Synonyms

B-side

American

noun

flip side.

B-side British

noun

Also called: flip side. the less important side of a gramophone record

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Etymology

Origin of B-side

First recorded in 1945–50; from B on a record label

Example Sentences

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Three of their songs have also gone into the top 20 singles chart this week, led by Acquiesce, which was originally only a B-side, at number 17.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

This twangy account of a musician fallen on hard times first appeared on the B-side of the “Bad Moon Rising” single.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

The track’s production, and the more traditional but equally stellar B-side “Battle Drill,” were undeniable head-nodders that helped the more skeptical listeners be welcomed into such a different approach to rap.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Those experiences would lead to Golding writing The Specials' Why?, which is on the B-side of 1981's iconic Ghost Town.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

Then I slide it into the deck, B-side out, and shut the plastic door.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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